Angelus Fletus Est (English translation: Angel Weeping)
Thank you all for your wonderful reviews! 88 is a lot, looks like I'm going to be achieving my goal early, ne? ^_~
Since I'm emotionally attached to this fic, I'm leaving up all that I had put up before...even the old review responses! You may all call me a loser now...at any rate, here are the NEW review responses!
Treska Silverflame: Sorry...couldn't fulfill that wish, my friend. Gomen nasai. But thank you for reviewing, and *Grins* I'll take begging. It just won't do much ^_~.
Someone who wants you to update: …I think I got the hint. *laughs* Well, I hope this satisfies you until the next time I update. I wouldn't want to keep you all deprived for TOO long ^_~. Thank you!
Neko Oni: Now, what am I going to do with you?! OF COURSE IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH SEX! *is dying of laughter* You are IMPOSSIBLE, Oni, REALLY. *to everyone* she's even worse than this when I talk to her online. *back to Oni* Loved the randomness. You never cease to make me laugh.
Godsgirl: Um...no, I'm not reposting. That was my second-worst fic I ever wrote...it had ME in it, and I Mary-Screwed myself to hell in it! But if you like it...
OKAY PEOPLE! POLL TIME! Vote if you want me to repost Broken Angel. I'll post it if I get more Yeses than Nos.
Becky Ryou: O.O You LIKED Halloween Insanity? But...but...but it was so BAD! I had no sense of writing style when I wrote that! For THAT, I'm putting my foot down…and NOT reposting it…gosh, but you really gave me a shock there. I never thought that people would still remember that and LIKE it...thanks a lot!
Lady Ann Kenobi: you're another one! I'm sure you'll vote yes to 'Broken Angel'. ...You don't care that I Mary-Screwed myself in that story? You really don't? Wow...thanks. That means a lot to me.
Mittens no Hikari: Hope this satisfies you! *blushes beet red and mumbles something about too many compliments*
Sasuka: You're right, this IS rather cliché. I can't resist sometimes, and...this IS a repost. So...bear with me on the first few chapters.
Thank you very much, minna-san! Now, here is chapter four!
~*~Back to old stuff~*~
Yami: I don't believe it! Not even 24 hours after you posted your last chapter and you're already starting the next!
Me: Are you the author?
Yami: ...no.
Me: then I suggest you shut up. I'm writing for two reasons. A) I have a few ideas. B) I have like a million reviews. SIXTY!!!!!
Yugi: O.O OMG...that's a FREAKING LOT!!!
Me: You're tellin' me! I haven't updated Broken Angel in a long while (GOMEN!) but I can tell ya right now that its not as well-liked as this one. I have all you lovely reviewers to thank for that ^_^.
By the way...does anyone else besides me want to go in and strangle Duke Devlon and those damn cheerleaders of his?!
Yami and Yugi: *raise their hands*
Me: as much as I love the support, I was asking the reviewers. THE CHEERLEADERS MAKE TEA LOOK RELATIVELY NORMAL!!!!!! THAT'S A HUGE FEAT!!!!
Yami: Can you tell that she just saw an epi?
Me: DDM 3 to be exact. And now I have to wait 2 hours for DDM 4. Ah well. Enough ranting...and onto the reviews!
To Mijikai: I forgive ya! Hey, I'm glad you're reviewing at all! And I hope this is soon enough for u ^_~.
To E-chan: *fake surprise* the luminous e-chan is leaving me a review instead of kidnapping?! WONDERS NEVER CEASE! ^_~ lol j/k. And I never said that fluff was bad. I love fluff! Yami, you say that strangeness is a bad thing! *hurt look* Yugi and Yami: -_-' Me: anyway. *grins* oh come on we all know you're not totally heartless, Yami.
OH!!!! ***NOTE*** E-CHAN has written a VERY good fic!!! And I promised that I'd "advertise" for her last chapter...and I forgot. GOMEN NASAI, E-CHAN!!!!!! At any rate, her fic is called "Free". Yugi-angst lovers, another one for you. Its AWESOME! GO READ IT!!!!
To The Pharaohs Light and Dark: I have to say that your review had me laughing for a bit. Yea, I know, PD, its something to dislike Yami. hey I still love him and I'm making him a total bastard in this! I'm glad you two like it though! Thanks!
To Anubis: Hey, I'm writing! Be happy! Don't hurt me! ^_~
To agentpudge: I'd love to know where you got that name. Lol. And I thot it would be cool to do a fic where his friends don't like him...when I'm also doing one where his friends DO like him. Yeah, Tea hasn't changed much. She never will. All my fics will portray her as a bitch, b/c I hate her GUTS! *raises an eyebrow* why is it that I make my fics suspenseful and I'm not trying to? Hehe. Well enjoy!
To truefan: hey, repetitiveness is a good thing when it comes to your reviews! hehe, and I will. When I get an idea. And when I get time. I'll try to do it this Monday since I have off.
To ChibiBoko: *laughs* no, I suppose not...I read your fics...oh man especially the one with Yug' and Seto at Mokuba's grave (Little Brother, wasn't it?)? god I was like crying, that was so sad. CAN YOU UPDATE THAT PLEASE?! Hehe.
To Cettie-girl: *blushes* Domo arigatou. *laughs* OKAY I am TAKING the hint!!! Like 3 people are begging me to update that in this lol. I'll do my best to get the next chapter for that out by Monday.
To EVERYONE: How can I thank you enough?! You've made me feel so loved!! Thanks for all your encouragement (and pleas lol) they've helped a great deal. In case you all didn't see my previous note, E-chan has written an excellent fic that I recommend you read (especially if you love Yugi-angst.) It's called "Free". Domo arigatou, minna-san!
Yugi: congrats on speaking some Japanese!
Me: ^_^.
Yami: Well she cant speak ancient Egyptian...
Me: *gives Yami a Look* I'm only interested in languages that are still spoken. Languages that are ALIVE.
Yami: ...
Me: oh another NOTE: a couple of you looked like you made this type of face in your reviews: _. PLEASE DON'T DO THAT! The cuts off your review so I don't know if you had written more or not!
Well, enough of my ramblings. ON WITH THE FIC!
A/N: ANGST!!!!! FLASHBACKS!!! MORE ANGST!!!
\Private thoughts\ /Yugi to Yami/ //Yami to Yugi// ~*~Flashback~*~
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Yugi climbed into the limo and slid across the seat to make room for Seto. The said billionaire climbed in after, and closed the car door. "Home," he instructed the driver, "but there's no hurry." The driver nodded, and backed out of the parking lot.
Yugi stared out the window as they drove, immersed in his thoughts. \Why is Seto doing this for me? Is it just to spite Yami...or...maybe...does he really care?/
His musings were interrupted by the person in question. "Yugi..." he said a bit awkwardly, "before...you seemed...to be afraid of me. Has...Yami been hurting you?"
Yugi stared at him for a moment. \No, Yami hasn't hurt me, but he sure hasn't been overly gentle with me either...\ "No, he hasn't."
Seto gave him a skeptical glance, but didn't pursue the matter any further for the time being. Yugi was almost relieved when he saw the gates to Seto's mansion open. "I'll never get used to the size of your house, Seto." \May as well try to lighten the mood, a bit\ he thought.
Seto chuckled. "It takes a week or so."
Yugi smiled a bit as they walked up to the door. \How long has it been since I smiled? I've almost forgotten how to do it...\ Gone were the days when he'd get up smiling and go to sleep smiling. \My life used to be so good...why is it that nothing good lasts?\ He'd been so happy...
Again his thoughts were interrupted, this time by the door, which flung open to reveal a very excited Mokuba.
"Hi, Yugi! Hi big bro!" He practically jumped on Yugi, enveloping him in a huge hug. "I've missed you, Yugi!"
Yugi was taken aback by the show of affection. Slowly, as though he was remembering a long-buried memory, he put his arms around the smaller boy. "It's good to see you, too, Mokuba." He said. Seto didn't miss the sparkle in his eyes make itself known again as he hugged the younger Kaiba back.
"Wanna race me in video games, Yugi? You too, Seto!" Mokuba let go of his friend, practically bouncing with excitement.
Yugi smiled his trademark smile for the first time in two months. "Sure, Mokuba." He looked up at Seto. "So, Seto. Care to have a go against the King of Games?" A flicker of sadness passed across his face, but the smile was back in a split second.
"You bet. And this time I promise that you're going to go DOWN!" Seto grinned.
"We wont go down without a fight, Seto!" Mokuba chimed in. "Come on, Yugi, let's show him what we've got!"
The smile on Yugi's face was enough to brighten the entire room as they walked into the den.
::Two hours later:: (A/N: because I'm lazy ^_~)
"Ha! We win AGAIN, big bro!"
Seto mock groaned. "Two against one! That's not fair!"
Yugi smiled. "Come on, you're supposed to be the genius here!"
Seto pretended to glare. "Just wait until I get the new VR game out. I'll kick your butt so badly, you wont know what hit you."
Mokuba laughed. "Come on Seto, Yugi made it through your other one with no trouble!"
Yugi looked down a bit shyly. "With your help, Mokuba." \I'm not sure if we could have gotten Seto out if it wasn't for him. And...Yami...\
The said person grinned. "So? We'll team up again!"
Seto smacked a hand to his forehead, grinning. "Yugi you're supposed to be on my side!"
Yugi smiled. "Oh, am I now?"
Seto threw up his hands in defeat. "Okay, okay. I give up. Why don't I show you to your room, Yugi? Mokuba, finish your homework okay?"
"'Kay, big bro."
Yugi followed Seto up a flight of stairs and down the hall. He gasped when Seto opened a door.
The room was twice the size of his bedroom at home. A queen-size bed was in the middle, and a door led to a private bathroom. The room itself was pale blue, the covers on the bed were a denim color.
"This...this is for me?" He couldn't help but stammer in shock. Seto smiled on the look of awe on the smaller boy's face.
"Yep."
"Wow..." Yugi sat on the bed. "It's so soft..."
"It's down" Seto told him. "You cant get any softer or warmer than down feathers." He closed the door, sitting next to Yugi on the bed.
"Th-thanks Seto." Yugi said softly.
"It's nothing." Seto suddenly started, as though he had remembered something. "Yugi...you're staying the night?"
"...If it's okay with you, yes."
"It's perfectly fine...but we'll need to get you some clothes and stuff. I highly doubt that my things will fit you." \I hadn't thought of that. I...I really don't want to go home...\ Yugi thought sadly.
Seto noticed the sad look. "Don't worry about it Yugi. I'll get your things if you'd like." Yugi stared. \He's being so kind! The only other person he's shown this kindness to is Mokuba! Can...can he really mean it?\
"S-sure." He managed to choke out, overwhelmed with the sudden kindness he was receiving from Seto.
There was silence for a long moment. Then Seto spoke up, "How did you find that little spot, Yugi?"
Yugi drew in a breath. He hadn't expected that question. "It's a long story..."
Seto shrugged. "We have time."
Yugi got lost in his memories as he related his tale to Seto. "It was about a month ago..."
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OKAY! I'm REALLY sorry that I ended it there! But this flashback is HUGE. As in, I've only got it half done and its already over 3 pages long. With it, this chapter was 8 pages. Which is too many lol. So GOMEN!!!! I'm probably going to post the next chapter directly after this one. Ja ne!